PARKINSON'S DISEASE

Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects how the person moves, including how they speak and write. Symptoms develop gradually, and may start off with ever-so-slight tremors in one hand. The four primary symptoms of PD are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, and face, rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk, bradykinesia, or slowness of movement, and postural instability, or impaired balance and coordination. As these symptoms become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks.

HOW IS PARKINSON'S DISEASE DIAGNOSED?

There is no lab test for PD, so it can be difficult to diagnose. Doctors use a medical history and a neurological examination to diagnose it.

HOW IS PARKINSON'S DISEASE TREATED?

There are some drugs, which are known to boost the functions of the brain and fight the issue of Carbidopa-levodopa and even Carbidopa-levodopa infusion. Alongside these, the patient can also be given dopamine agonists to combat the issue. Physiotherapy along with other mental exercises are also given. Surgery happens in rare cases.